French word

congrès

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃gʁɛ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounconference

Example

Je vais au congrès la semaine prochaine.

I am going to the conference next week.

Illustration for congrès (conference)

More examples

Je participerai au congrès comme conférencier.

I will participate in the conference as a speaker.

Core concept

A formal gathering where specialists share findings through talks and focused debate.

Common phrases

  • aller au congrès

    go to the conference

  • participer à un congrès

    participate in the conference

Similar words

conférence: A formal public presentation delivered by a speaker to an audience.
réunion: A meeting for people in a workplace or organization to discuss shared matters.
séminaire: A small educational session centered on study, training, and discussion.
colloque: A scholarly gathering for researchers to present and debate a particular subject.

Definition in French

Manifestation organisée où des spécialistes présentent des communications et débattent d'un sujet précis.

Word origin

The noun comes from Latin congressus, meaning 'meeting', from congredi, built from con- 'together' and gradi 'to step or go'.

Usage tips

  • Congrès is masculine, so the usual form is un congrès and the contracted form au congrès.

Other meanings

  • conventionnoun

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